Reference architecture and ontology framework for digital twin construction

IF 9.6 1区 工程技术 Q1 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Automation in Construction Pub Date : 2025-03-15 DOI:10.1016/j.autcon.2025.106111
Jonas Schlenger , Kacper Pluta , Alwyn Mathew , Timson Yeung , Rafael Sacks , André Borrmann
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The application of digital twins in building construction faces challenges due to limited guidance on the necessary data management layers. This paper addresses this gap by investigating how the reference architecture for Digital Twin Construction (DTC) should be structured to manage planning information, raw monitoring data, and derived knowledge, as well as its data schema to compare project plans with status. By defining platform requirements and using Design Science Research Methodology, a solution was implemented and validated using a case study based on the ConSLAM dataset. A plugin-based DTC reference architecture employing multiple RDF graphs linked to specialized databases and the DTC Ontology as the internal data schema are introduced. This architecture guides construction companies in data-driven decision-making during execution. It establishes a foundation for managing digital twins and fosters the development of domain-specific services that benefit from clear data structures, supporting a holistic digital twin adaptable to project-specific needs.
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Automation in Construction
Automation in Construction 工程技术-工程:土木
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8.5 months
期刊介绍: Automation in Construction is an international journal that focuses on publishing original research papers related to the use of Information Technologies in various aspects of the construction industry. The journal covers topics such as design, engineering, construction technologies, and the maintenance and management of constructed facilities. The scope of Automation in Construction is extensive and covers all stages of the construction life cycle. This includes initial planning and design, construction of the facility, operation and maintenance, as well as the eventual dismantling and recycling of buildings and engineering structures.
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